Hi Guys! I’m Megan, the new intern here at Second Glance.

Because sunny spring days are slowing creeping towards us, I thought I would do a tutorial on how to make some high waisted jean shorts. A few weeks ago, I was shopping in Portland and saw a super cute pair of high waisted Levi shorts…and then I looked at the price tag and cringed–60 bucks for a pair! I knew that I could make some that were just as cute for much less money. I found a perfect pair of high waisted jeans for a fraction of the price and set out to make my shorts.

Here’s how you can make some of your own:

What you need:

• One pair of high waisted “mom” jeans
• Scissors (preferably fabric scissors)
• Sharpie/Pencil
• Optional: fabric for pockets, studs, bleach & a spray bottle (I’ll explain later)

Instructions:

1. Put on your jeans & mark how far you want them to go with the pencil or sharpie. *Remember: you can always cut more off, so start a little longer than you want. Also, if you want them to be cuffed like mine, mark 2 or 3 inches longer.
2. Take off the jeans and cut away! To make sure you aren’t mooning the world in your new jeans, cut them at a diagonal so the back is longer than the front.
3. For mine, I wanted them to be cuffed, so I cuffed them while they were on, pinned them, and sewed a couple stitches on the outside hemline so they wouldn’t un-cuff.
   



4. This is the step where you get to be creative! Try finding a cute floral or tribal fabric and adding it to the back pockets, adding studs for a grungy look, or using a spray bottle and bleach to make them retro acid wash (wet the jeans,wring out the extra water, spray on the bleach, let sit for 10 minutes, and then wash them in the washing machine).



5. Voila!

Now you have awesome high waisted shorts for a fraction of the price of ones from the store. My favorite parts? Because you made them, no one will have the same ones AND this is a super sustainable practice!

Stay tuned for more DIY projects!

Megan

Grishley here…

It is one of the last weekends before the end of the year my loves! Perhaps you have “clean out my closet” on the list of your new years resolutions! If so- make sure to bring us your gently used quality items!

Remember we take items seasonally, and are currently looking for your cold weather items!

xoxo-Grishley

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Some of the Glance team recently had the pleasure of meeting some of the folks behind the beautiful and innovative line Vitaly Design.

We were lucky enough to meet the designer, Shane Vitaly Foran, who has proven to be every bit invested and passionate about his work as we were when we saw it.

The pieces represent beautiful statements of self and community.

Vitaly Design’s mission is that: “By using an unprecedented mash-up of materials and drawing inspiration from every corner of culture, we create bold and classic accessories that stand out.”

Their statement of who they are is in tune with what we believe about individuals and the pace of fashion: “…We are leaders. We are early adopters. We are creative and we are risk-takers. We are dancers, athletes, executives, musicians, pilots, stockbrokers, artists… we are the many faces of fashion.”

Hello Gorgeous!

We all are dying to have some of these stacked together!

You can read more of the fantastic elements (and find a few pieces to call your own) here:

*Vitaly Design*

Grishley here…

I am a big fan of small changes, small changes lead to patterns, and patterns lead to new behaviors. This week for your Eco Friendly Fashion post I give you the classic no-brainer! Chic reusable totes! Here is the brand I am currently loving!

Available in about a million colors these little lovlies are strong enough to take care of all of your grocery hauling and book carrying needs! (Farmer’s market anyone!) The yummy brand also makes fantastic leather, duck cotton and daypack totes. Here are just some of my favorites!

ALSO: FYI: The reusable tote bags are only $9 each, $8.50 when you buy three or more, and wen you purchase 6 or more they are only $7.50!

Reusable tote is Sea Stripe 

Reusable Tote in Neon

Daypack in Elephant

Leather Tote in Mint

Duck Bag in Grey Stripe

Baggu also makes yummy little cases for your Ipad/Laptop and other small travel and document cases! Can a glancing girl ask for more?

To check out the full collection check out!

{Baggu}

xxoo-Grishley

Grishley here…

I have to say, I am a pretty big fan of wedding dresses, and with several of my good lady friends tying the knot this summer, the idea of spending more on a gown than my last year of undergrad tuition is a little bit daunting. However, I say to all the brides out there; Where there is a will there is a way!

The new online bridal boutique Nearly Newlywed offers a new way to get dressed for your big day. With the slogan…

“Buy it, Wear it, Send it Back”

For each dress on the site (Also-not limited to bridal WE LOVE THAT!) there is a purchase price listed, the original retail price of the garment, as well as the price offered to you when you are ready to send your dress back. You can even consign the dress if you would like! Better yet, you have within 8 months of purchasing your gown to have it purchased back by the boutique or enter into a consignment period.

Pros…

1. You are allowed to alter your dress!
2. You can spend a fraction of the cost for a real designer wedding dress!
3. You can find great dresses on the site for other events!

Cons…

1. Professional cleaning is a must aka be careful with the red wine!
2. There are only so many starting sizes for dresses available
3. Your other girlfriends might be totally jealous!

What a great way to save, be green and worship our inner fashionista! Nearly Newlywed offers dresses from Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Marchesa and many more!

{Check it out here: Nearly Newlywed}

xxoo-Grishley